If this is your first visit, be sure to
check out the FAQ by clicking the
link above. You may have to register
before you can post: click the register link above to proceed. To start viewing messages,
select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below.

Re: Aiport Extreme / Express and extending a Network

Yes you can do this, but unless you need the ethernet ports why didnt you just get another express?

To get the best performance I recommend using the home hub as a modem only (disable the wifi on it), wire into the WAN port on your extreme and use the extreme to create the wifi network. Then use your express to extend the range of the network.

Re: Aiport Extreme / Express and extending a Network

I was thinking about just getting another Express but the range and additional features (sharing a USB Drive, USB Printing) were a bonus.
I was hoping to have the HomeHub in the Hallway, Express in the Front Living room to serve the front room and the main bedroom then the express to serve the kitchen, garden, rear lounge and the rest of upstairs.

All purchased now so will have a play over the weekend. However I have no BT until the 23rd!! But at least I can still get it all set up.

Re: Aiport Extreme / Express and extending a Network

Actually thinking about it, I am going to see if I can get away with what I have right now...
I have requested a return. Once I get it all set back up again I will test the strength of what I have and if I need another Airport Express then I will pick one up.

I doubt I will be using the Garden much this year now so no real rush..

Re: Aiport Extreme / Express and extending a Network

No surprise from me, wifi is shite, Wireless N has less penetration. You can do all the calculations and try extenders etc but the truth is that it is about so much more than distance. So many variables, building materials, electrical equipment, the only way I get vaguely usable signal in the furthest part of my place (just a 2 bedroom flat) is by using the directional aerial in place of one of the removable antenna on my router.